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- 1. Multiple ChoiceUse “Jim at Bat” (pp. 26–27) to answer questions 23–28. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
23. Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of the word indistinct in paragraph 4?A man the fieldB behind their brotherC in the coming darknessD wears a baseball glove - 2. Multiple ChoiceUse “Jim at Bat” (pp. 26–27) to answer questions 23–28. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
24. One of baseball’s long-established traditions is best exemplified in the description of —F how Jim swings in paragraph 8G Uncle Zeno on the pitcher’s mound in paragraph 6H how the uncles chant in paragraphs 10 and 11J the woods on the far side of the pasture in paragraph 8 - 3. Multiple ChoiceUse “Jim at Bat” (pp. 26–27) to answer questions 23–28. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
25. Which sentence provides the strongest evidence that Jim appreciates what his uncles are doing for him?A The boy cannot hit the baseball to his satisfaction.B The boy is arm-weary; he swings as hard as he is able.C “I hit it just about every time,” the boy says.D He has never heard anything so beautiful. - 4. Multiple ChoiceUse “Jim at Bat” (pp. 26–27) to answer questions 23–28. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
Read the following from paragraph 8:
The ball drops to the ground at the boy’s feet. It lies there stunned, quivering, containing flight beneath its smooth skin.
Why does the author use personification in this quotation?F The baseball game symbolizes the love of the family.G The description mimics the boy’s disappointment.H The author is comparing the ball to a bird.J The author is showing the distance the ball has traveled. - 5. Multiple ChoiceUse “Jim at Bat” (pp. 26–27) to answer questions 23–28. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
27. Which line provides the best evidence that Jim has high expectations for himself?A He does not strike the mighty blow he sees in his mind.B He blames himself for the boy’s lack of success.C He does not want it to stop.D He silently chides himself for being cheap. - 6. Multiple ChoiceUse “Jim at Bat” (pp. 26–27) to answer questions 23–28. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
28. From paragraph 5, the reader can infer that the three uncles —F think that winning is importantG prefer baseball to all other gamesH miss the days of their youthJ used to play baseball professionally - 7. Multiple ChoiceUse “A Crystal-Clear Love Affair” (pp. 28–30) to answer questions 29–33. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
29 The author’s purpose for writing this selection is to —A explain the effect Yankee Stadium had on Billy CrystalB recognize Billy Crystal’s achievements as an actorC illustrate Mickey Mantle’s importance to baseballD promote the public’s increased interest in baseball - 8. Multiple ChoiceUse “A Crystal-Clear Love Affair” (pp. 28–30) to answer questions 29–33. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
30 The author includes the quotation in paragraph 16 primarily to substantiate the opinion that —F renovations made to Yankee Stadium in the 1970s were necessaryG baseball can no longer legitimately be considered the national pastimeH Crystal has matured since his first visit to Yankee StadiumJ Yankee Stadium remains a magical place even after major changes - 9. Multiple ChoiceUse “A Crystal-Clear Love Affair” (pp. 28–30) to answer questions 29–33. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
31. From paragraph 9, the reader can infer that Crystal was —A not interested in a career as an actor when he was a teenagerB determined to be a professional baseball playerC an incredibly dedicated baseball fanD interested in baseball primarily as a way to please his father - 10. Multiple ChoiceUse “A Crystal-Clear Love Affair” (pp. 28–30) to answer questions 29–33. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
32 Which line provides the strongest evidence that Crystal gained the trust of his childhood hero?F “I remember saying, ‘Who’s pitching today, Casey?’ and he looked at me and said, ‘You are, kid, suit up.’ ”G The Mick’s loooooong home run capped an extraordinary day for young Billy—a day that would change his life forever.H Nearly a half-century after his first trip there, Yankee Stadium remains one of the most special places in Crystal’s world.J The Mick said on several occasions if anyone ever did produce a movie about him, he’d want it to be Crystal. - 11. Multiple ChoiceUse “A Crystal-Clear Love Affair” (pp. 28–30) to answer questions 29–33. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
33. What is
the purpose of the photo diagram of Mickey Mantle’s two home runs?A To highlight how differently the game of baseball was played in the pastB To show where Crystal was sitting when Mantle hit the home runsC To represent a typical home runD To compare the paths the home runs took - 12. Multiple ChoiceUse “Jim at Bat” and “A Crystal-Clear Love Affair” to answer questions 34–37. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
34 While “A Crystal-Clear Love Affair” focuses on a man who is a celebrity, “Jim at Bat” focuses on a boy who is —F lazyG ordinaryH selfishJ proud - 13. Multiple ChoiceUse “Jim at Bat” and “A Crystal-Clear Love Affair” to answer questions 34–37. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.
35 Read these quotations...
Which of these best describes the difference in tone between the two quotations?A The tone of the first quotation is impassioned, while the tone of the second quotation is indifferent.B The tone of the first quotation is discouraged, while the tone of the second quotation is celebratoryC The tone of the first quotation is admiring, while the tone of the second quotation is playful.D The tone of the first quotation is informative, while the tone of the second quotation is impartial. - 14. Multiple Choice36 Both selections explore the theme of baseball —F being an important means of family bonding in American cultureG no longer being the innocent American pastime it once wasH providing children with famous role models to idolizeJ helping many children escape a bleak home life
- 15. Multiple Choice37 Which element is the same for both selections?A The genreB The subject matterC The toneD The writing style
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